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Sabtu, 30 April 2016
FOURTH OF JULY Fireworks are a fact of
FOURTH OF JULY Fireworks are a fact of the holiday and very few other days of the year. They are big, beautiful, exciting, and loud. Remember, for your dog who has hearing ten times more sensitive than we do, the loud part can catch your dog unaware, disorient them, and create anxiety. In fact, often times fight or flight instincts kick in and dogs shelters will be inundated with dogs on the days following fireworks displays. While some dogs have little or no reaction, for others, fireworks can cause serious disturbances that can be emotionally scarring for them. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell which one any individual dog is or how any event may affect your dog. Here are some guidelines...
Jumat, 29 April 2016
Playing with your dog part II
Another good idea is to combine training and playing.Example: If you take your dog for a walk in open space, like a park, the mountain, a beach etc, and your dog starts walking away from you. Then a good thing to do is not to call him/her back, you can turn and start walking to the opposite direction. As soon as your dog understands that you are not close s/he will come back to you. As soon as s/he does that you can praise and pet him/her. This is a very good exercise in order to make your dog follow you when s/he is unleashed and also a great way to show him/her who the leader is in a very nice and effective way.Examples of unacceptable ways of playing with your dog include:Teasing, slapping,...
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Digging how to stop Part I
Digging is a common and very normal behavior for dogs. As with all problems, it is important tounderstand the reasons behind the behavior. With digging there are many motives. Dogs dig because they are bored. They dig when it is hot because they like to lie in holes to get cooler. They dig to escape. They bury objects. Sometimes dogs simply dig because they like to.In dealing with a digging problem, first understand that every dog has a certain amount of energy to expend each day. Sufficient exercise is often an excellent way to burn off excess energy and frequently helpsin curtailing digging behavior. You must remember, exercise programs will vary from breed to breed and dog to dog, so check...
The Dog Whisperer Beginning and Intermediate Dog Training
Product Description:THE DOG WHISPERER: BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE DOG TRAINING presents the newest advances in positive training methods that are easy-to-use, fast, effective, and motivating. The DVD features professional step-by-step methods by one of the leading proponents of nonviolent training in the world, Paul Owens. Owens is also the author of the best-selling books, The Dog Whisperer and The Puppy Whisperer. · Learn three simple steps to each of eight different behaviors. · Solve unwanted jumping, stealing, barking, pulling on the leash, digging, and chewing. · Get reliable behavior without jerking, hitting, shocking, or shaking. · Learn clicker training for faster results. · Learn...
Video Newsletter 7 Ways To Cure Your Housetraining Problem
Okay, so Im still a little depressed over the Superbowl.But...I know the cure for feeling down. Want to know what it is? Here it is in two words:GET BUSY!So yesterday I got busy and put together a new video newsletter for you.The video is a cure for your housetraining problems. I get a ton of email asking about housetraining.I wrote an article about this about a month ago and decided to make a video explaining the steps.Ill show you the video in just a second but I wanted to say that unfortunately I cant personally answer every email anymore.I try to but I get so many that I would have to spend the entire day answering them.The subscribers to this newsletter is approaching 15,000. Which is not...
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Not Food Motivated
Susie from New Hampshire asks..."How do you reward a dog that is not particularly food motivated?" You can see from the photo, her dog Gus is super enthused about my answer.First let me say, you may be the only owner of a hound dog to ask that question. Generally beagles, bassets and mixes thereof spend about 50% of their waking hours thinking about food and the other 50% following their noses around in the pursuit of food. I personally, have never won a race to the pantry with a beagle and Im pretty fast. Gus apparently begs to differ, as long as its not for food.All dogs unless they have been diagnosed as anorexic are food motivated - so if your dogs are alive (and they are) food is motivating...
Kamis, 28 April 2016
Cardinal apologizes for sexual conduct
Cardinal apologizes for sexual conductCardinal Keith OBrien of Scotland, who has been dogged by allegations he abused four men studying to be priests in the 1980s, said in a statement Sunday that "there have been times that my sexual conduct has fallen below the standards expected of me as a priest, archbishop and cardinal." Political dog tale duelIn the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidates dog tale will have a greater election impact. ...
Justices ponder police use of drug sniffing dogs
Justices ponder police use of drug-sniffing dogsFranky and Aldo were not at the Supreme Court on Wednesday to defend their drug-detecting abilities, but it is likely they would have had little to say to the justices who were probing the limits and reliability of their talents when police search for contraband. The German shepherd and chocolate Labrador were in Florida, where the appeals over their work originat...
Military Dog Honored For Heroics In Afghanistan
Columbia Dog Training Julie DavisDog Training In Your Home - DOODYCALLS o Waste not, want not: Pet Waste o In the dog eat dog world of real estate, an area is only as good as its property values. And for areas overrun by smelly piles of dog poop, the feces factor could prove the weakest link to many homeowners. o The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), estimates Americans own more pets than ever before, with 74.8 million dogs as of 2008. o Beyond your grass, it has been estimated that a single gram of dog feces can contain 23 million fecal coliform bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans. EPA even estimates...
Rabu, 27 April 2016
Dramatic dog attack caught on video
Dramatic dog attack caught on videoA 4-year-old girl is badly mauled by a dog and the horrific attack is caught on surveillance video. WABC reports. Political dog tale duelIn the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidates dog tale will have a greater election impact. ...
SIT STAY COMMAND Begin with your dog on your
SIT/STAY COMMAND Begin with your dog on your left side, facing the same direction you are. Reach across your body with your right hand; grasp the leash in your right hand, holding it about 1 inch above the clasp. With your left hand grasp your dog?s hips gently. Using your left hand, rotate your dogs hips back, then down, into the sitting position, as you say ?_________________ sit.? (Command Tone) Once your dog is in the sitting position, give the command ?STAY?, as you show him/her the stay hand signal with a SNAP. (Palm of right hand) As you turn and face your dog, moving with your right foot first, begin to back away from him with a slack leash as you praise him: ?Goooood boy!? When your...
Hunt for thieves who poisoned officers dogs in robbery
Hunt for thieves who poisoned officers dogs in robberyFBI secretly spying on Google users, company reveals The FBI used National Security Letters -- a form of surveillance that privacy watchdogs call “frightening and invasive” -- to surreptitiously seek information on Google users, the web giant has just revealed....
Selasa, 26 April 2016
Senin, 25 April 2016
Dog Training my opinion
Dog TrainingDog Training, My dogs are all trained to use the outdoors for there bathroom needs, even my cat. I have no cat box because I think cat boxes are one of the nastiest things out there. Training my dog to use the outdoors was fairly easy and only took a matter of a few nights. I have had 3 German Shepard’s and used the technique found in this fabulous book here Click Here! I feel Dog training is like raising a child. A very important thing to do. Many people treat there dogs as they were there kids. Dog training can be done by yourself or by a trainer you can hire. I have had very good luck with my animals with dog training and feel that anyone can do it with a little research and...
Minggu, 24 April 2016
Puppy Training
Puppy Training - Good Doggie by Maisy DayPuppies are cute cuddly and so full of life throughout the infancy stage. It is at this time when puppy training is vital - because believe it or not these cute cuddly little characters can cause so much havoc in the home - with their outbursts of action packed antics all brought on by excitement.Fun it may be at the time but when you waken to find the remains of a chewed slipper- scratch marks on the furniture and puppy poo to mark the pup`s presence then it is time for an obedience check.How do you go about house training a puppy - simple the same as you would potty train a baby? Yes your right it will take time and patience but all worthwhile in the...
Pitbulls Mayberry and Memorial Day
Hope everyone reading this had a great Memorial Day. I did. I went to Mayberry, well not really Mayberry, but close. You see, I went to Tully; Tully Massachusetts. Dont bother looking for it on a map. There is a good chance you wont find it. Thats how small it is. I have lived in Massachusetts most of my life and never even heard of this town until a few years ago.My girlfriends Mothers family comes from Tully and they spend every Memorial Day there. You really get the feeling that youre in a Norman Rockwell painting. Every Memorial Day, the whole town gathers at the one and only intersection to follow the elementary school band to the cemetery.When they arrive at the small cemetery, there is...
How To Clicker Train Your Dog
Clicker training has become very popular over the past few years. More and more dog lovers are using clickersto train.Some great trainers like Karen Pyror and Gary Wilkes have really made clicker training much more popluar.Even with the popularity of clicker training manydog owners still dont quite know or understand whatclicker training is.Just recently I finished a video and article for ehow.com.In the video youll learn how to start off using aclicker and then how to shape behaviors using theclicker.You can view this article "How To Clicker Train YourDog" by clicking on the link below:http://www.ehow.com/how_2101187_clicker-train-dog.html?UserPreview=truePlease let me know what you think.All...
Happy New Year
Rachael and I decided to go to New Hampshire and spend the weekend with her sister and brother in law. We packed up the dogs and here we are in snowy New Hampshire (the dogs are having a blast).We came up on Saturday to watch one of the biggest games in NFL history. The New England Patriots take on the New York Giants - WHAT A GAME!We all went out to see the new Will Smith movie "I Am Legend". I wont spoil the movie for you but there is one scene that is very, very difficult to watch and made me choke up...but the movie was very good.Anyway, we have some great stuff planned for the New Year. In 2008 we are planning on more videos, articles, and answering your questions. We want to improve on...
Sabtu, 23 April 2016
Who else wants their dog to come when called Part 2
In my last post I talked about giving your dog some freedom. That when your dog develops a sense of freedom it will be easier to teach your dog to come back to you when you give the command "COME".My dogs are very good when they are off-leash because they get to spend a lot of time off-leash. I once worked with a German Short Haired Pointer that was next to impossible to teach the recall command to.You see, this poor dog had been tied up in the owners backyard for seven years. The dog had never been off-leash his entire life. The last thing this dog was thinking about when he got off-leash was coming when called. Can you blame him?Anyway, what we need to do is let our dogs develop the sense...
Discover Dog Training They Really Can Be Your Best Friend!
Does your dog constantly dig holes in your prize back garden, chews on every little thing it lays its eyes on, is your dog the feral beast that seems to bark at the sight of a fly. Doesnt it just drive you crazy?If the answer to those questions is yes, then you really should consider training. "Why should I train my dog?" I hear you ask. Well the reason is simple and clear: because you both deserve it. Do you really think your dog wants to be yelled at day after day, or locked inside, for doing something which is perfectly natural to them, merely because they not know any better?They Really Can Be Your Best FriendObedience training is essential for both you, and your dogs happiness. When a dog...
Dog Obedience Training Blog Has Moved!
The Dog Training Blog has been moved here:Dog Obedience TrainingSee you over th...
A confession
I didnt get a lot of sleep last night.Many of you know that I am a huge New England Patriots fan. Being a life long resident of New England, I love the Red Sox and the Patriots.The past year has been great for fans in New England. The Red Sox won the World Series and then the Patriots went on to an ALMOST perfect season.I woke up Sunday morning in a great mood. I was sure that the Patriots were going to win and wanted to celebrate it with all the great dog owners like you, who subscribeto this newsletter.I was going to call it "The Perfect Season Package."The package was going to include:The Good K9 Manners course - $29.99 valueThe Amazing Dog Training Man digital book - $9.99 valueUltimate...
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Jumat, 22 April 2016
Getting Started
The first question that came to my mind and I know that most people ask, is what is the right age for a dog to start training. The answer from most trainers is As Soon As Possible. It is best that you start training your puppy as soon as you get one even if it is only 2 – 3 months old. It is important that you know that any behavior on your part is a lesson to your dog no matter how young she may be. The only thing that you must do is consult with your veterinary as when your puppy is ready (all necessary vaccines have been made) to go out and interact with other dogs without being in danger of catching any disease....
Kamis, 21 April 2016
Rabu, 20 April 2016
Cookeville TN Snowdays
Cookeville, TN Snowdays Historic downtown of Cookeville, Tn covered in snow. Also, our dogs Lucy (Golden Retriever mix) & Ellie (lab) enjoying the snow at Cane Creek Park and eating some too!...
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TREAT ON NOSE Lets teach your dog a
TREAT ON NOSE Lets teach your dog a trick that reinforces patience with food! Try the following steps to train the Treat-On-The-Nose trick! Brush up on your sit-stay before you attempt this trick. Your dog has to sit perfectly still to hold the treat! Start with a sit-stay directly in front of you while you sit in a chair. Their head should be slightly over your lap. Put one hand under the dogs head and raise its nose to a position that is level to the floor. Place the treat on the flattest part of their nose. While you gently rest their muzzle in your hand, alternate praise with the phrase "Hold It!" in your command tone. After a few seconds, release him, praise him, and let him flip the treat...
Appreciation Of Dogs
Its amazing what dogs bring into your life. Today I was looking at my sheltie Sammi who is well beyond the decade mark and thought about all the good things that have happened to me since she came into my life.Sam was one of the reasons I became a dog trainer. Becoming a dog trainer has been such an unbelievable experience for me. I have learned so much and met so many people and as a direct result of my relationship with dogs.If I was to list all of the people and experiences I have been through (good and bad) because of dogs it would take weeks to list it.My life has been so much fuller because a little dog named Sam came into my life. I have met some of my best friends and future wife because...
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Selasa, 19 April 2016
The Art Of Dog Training
The funny thing about being a dog trainer is that you really arent a dog trainer. When you become a dog trainer you spend your time training people to train their dogs. I spend way more time training people than I do training dogs.So now when someone asks me what I do for a living I say that I am a professional people trainer. I get some strange looks but thats okay, I used to it. So why am I sharing all of this with you. Simple my dog loving friend...This is the time of the year that people are looking for a good dog trainer to help train their dogs. A lot of people still get puppies for Christmas. A lot of dog owners also wait until after the holidays to start training their dogs.So I wanted...
Senin, 18 April 2016
Charlie Sheen calls on fans to bring rotten eggs dog waste to daughters former school
Charlie Sheen calls on fans to bring rotten eggs, dog waste to daughters former school Sheen told TMZ the school "...should be ashamed of itself for allowing the bullying to go on and try to hide it." ...
Mark Thompson started Dog Training In Your Home
Mark Thompson started Dog Training In Your Home in 1989. Mark and Leslie have now opened a Doggie Daycare and Boarding kennel. Offer large play areas and professional Boarding for your dog and Cats. Please see our website at Charlotte Better Dog Kennel We are experienced Charlotte NC dog trainers that will turn a "bad dog" into a well behaved house broken dog with our in home dog training courses. We can provide many services ranging from dog potty training to dog obedience training. We can start with puppy training in the Charlotte North Carolina area or adult dog training so that your dog can become a house broken dog. We train many breeds including but not limited to labradors, golden retriever,...
Minggu, 17 April 2016
7 Ways To Cure Your Dogs Housetraining Problem
In my dog training business, if I had to list the top five behavior problems housetraining would be near the top. I get a lot of email and phone calls for housetraining. Here are 7 ways to cure your dogs housetraining problem:1. Management - One of the easiest steps to take is to use a crate. This will help you manage your dogs behavior when you are not there or cant watch your dog.2. Teach a cue - Teach your dog to give you a cue that they need to go out. Hanging a bell on the door is popular. This way when your dog needs to go they hit the bell to let you know. Most dogs will give off some type of cue that they need to go. Some bark at the door, some scratch at the door and some dogs just...
American Idol
Okay, let me get this out of the way.Im a big fan of American Idol. A couple of years ago, every time my girlfriend would turn the show on I would go upstairs and read. At the time I was living in a house that had a little loft bedroom.I could lay on my bed and look down into the living room and see the TV. I would sit on my bed and try to ignore what was going on, but I couldnt stay focused on what I was trying to read.Then one night while I was trying to read, Carrie Underwood started to sing "Independence Day." I remember sitting straight up and saying to Rach, "Who was that?" Before I knew it I was downstairs watching the show. I got hooked and still am an avid fan. Rach and I look forward...
Alpha Lifts This is a great way
Alpha Lifts - This is a great way to start getting puppy to trust and give in to the owners authority. This is not as dominate as an alpha rollover yet it is a smaller version of the concept of the dog losing some control over there freedom. The owner would stand over their dog facing the same direction of the dog. With one leg on each side of the dog. Then using both hands the owner reaches under the dogs chest and lifts the dogs front legs off the ground. Allowing the dogs front legs to very lightly touch the ground. This will tempt the dog to try and walk away, however they can not and learn to trust in the fact that the owner will release them once they no longer try to move. Then the owner...
Sabtu, 16 April 2016
On Losing Luna
They were the original "Good Dogs!". Luna on the back left, Walden on the right ...and my baby the little Bliss in the front row. All gone now -- they are the dogs that first inspired a career (Walden- the Golden) and the ones that followed Luna & Bliss, the Belgian Tervurens as the training bug took hold.Losing them all was very hard - losing Luna this past December was perhaps the hardest of all. She was just days away from her 16th birthday on December 24, 2011. I am sure her loss was harder because she represented the last link to so many parts of my life now passed. Dogs lead such short lives, even Lunas life of nearly 16 years didnt seem long enough.She...
Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Instead of boring you with writing down all the Halloween pet safety tips I decided to put together a video for you to watch.But I have to warn you...this video is NOT pretty. In fact, I recommend that if you decide to watch this video make sure that you are not alone, make sure your doors are locked and your lights are on. If you still have the guts you can view the video by clicking on the link.Youve been warned...Halloween Scary Vi...
Amazing Dog Training Man Interviews Best Selling Author
Here is the interview that I promised with best selling author Linda Tellington-Jones. I found the interview that I did with her and have included it in todays post for you to listen to.The first part of the interview was with a local TTouch practitioner. Linda called into the show from Hawaii about half way through the show. Heres what youll discover when you listen to the interview:* How to improve your relationship with your dog* How little circular touches can reduce aggression and other behavior problems* Biofeedback proof that this technique works - The circular TTouch elicits changes in brain wave patterns...different from those elicited by petting, stroking, and massage* TTouch has...
Jumat, 15 April 2016
Housetraining Follow Up
I got a lot of email in regards to my "7 Ways To Cure Your Dogs Housetraining Problem" post. In the post, I wrote that a good step to take is to teach your dog to give you a cue. One very popular way is to hang a bell on the door and teach your dog to hit the bell to let you know that your dog needs to go out. One reader, Jen, asked this question:How would you use the bell technique?I had ALOT of trouble housetraining my last min pin and I think that the bell idea would be great for my next little one. Miniature pinschers are THE hardest dogs to housetrain and I found that when you clean up the mess, if you rub the spot with a tad of vinegar, and the dog isnt attracted to that spot anymore.With...
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Kamis, 14 April 2016
I Was Missing The “U”
Woke up this morning and opened up my email. This is one of the emails that I received:Dear Eric and Rachel,I want to send you guys this email from the cold country of Germany with all my warmest regards. What you have put up in the internet is the most helpful thing for me and my dog (we are working on leash aggression) I have read many books, have done much on research. You were saying something about cross association and bingo! I understand I can help my dog; I was missing the "U" in M.U.T.T.I have spent lots! of money on private so call dog trainers, who worked with adverse methods and really goofed me and my dog up. I need to get my hands on your book!! How is it with shipping and handling...
Rabu, 13 April 2016
RULES OF THE ROAD If you are planning
RULES OF THE ROAD If you are planning on taking your dog on a road trip with you this summer, here are some things to remember: GET UP TO DATE: Check your dogs vaccinations and tags. Bring copies of your shot records with you. Make sure all relevant information is available on their tags. PREPARE TO PREVENT: Put on a fresh coat of flea and tick preventative, and make sure theyve had their heartworm preventative for the month. Bring a veterinary first aid kit with you. These are available at most pet stores. STOCK UP: Make sure you have enough food, medications, and bottled water with you for your dog. Bringing bottled water can sometimes prevent dogs from getting stomach aches due to changes...
Selasa, 12 April 2016
Dog Training Story
I don’t know what it is about this time of the year but I always seem to pick up one of my favorite books to re-read. The first time I heard of the book "Lonesome Dove" by Larry McMurty I thought it must have been a romance novel by the title.Boy was I wrong. The novel is a story of two retired Texas Rangers that become bored and decide to do a cattle drive to unsettled Montana. During the trip they encounter hostile Indians, bandits, bad guys, natural disasters, and a whole host of experiences.Most of the books that I read are non-fiction, but every once in a while, I pick up a fictional book. I think I like to read a fictional book every once in a while because I need a little change and want...
Senin, 11 April 2016
Sometimes I Just Dont Understand People When It Comes To Dog Training
I have a lot of training videos on youtube.com and what amazes me are the people that post negative comments. I mean really, dont they have anything else to do?I have worked in animal shelters for the past 15 years. I know that the main reason dogs end up in shelters is lack of training. Most of the dogs in shelters have behavior problems. I try to help as many people as I can with training. Sure I sell some products but you cant deny that in the vast world of the internet there are few websites or trainers that offer as much useful information as I do.So when I get comments like the one below it sometimes makes my blood boil. Here is a comment that I received on youtube.com:"Would be good if...
Outrage grows over teens gang rape
Outrage grows over teens gang rapeA dog would have been treated better than Anene Booyson, her neighbors said. Posh pads for poochesIt may be tough to teach old dogs new tricks, but perhaps they can learn to live in new houses. Japanese graphic designer and curator Kenya Hara has made it his mission to find out. ...
A Pleasure to Meet You This holiday season
A Pleasure to Meet You This holiday season, when you are visiting your friends and family, you may be faced with the opportunity to meet a dog that you do not know. Here are some tips to help you have a healthy and happy experience by understanding the appropriate way to approach a new dog: Always ask an owner for permission to touch their dog prior to petting. Ask if the dog is friendly. Some dogs are not welcoming to guests. Some owners do not like their dog to interact with guests. You do not want to risk your personal safety or reward them for a behavior their owner dislikes. Watch a dogs body language. If their hair stands up, they stop moving or wagging their tail, they hold their breath,...
Minggu, 10 April 2016
Chic dogs take to the catwalk
Chic dogs take to the catwalkCanines dressed in all their finery were on parade at the New York Pet Fashion Show in New York City on Friday, February 8. Heres a gallery of the chicest looks. The dogs of Westminster revealed ...
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